WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 6, 2018 - July 12, 2018
In This Issue:
Sunday Services
Single Service, 10:30 a.m.  
July 8
"Mister C's Lemonade".
Danny Gotham, Guest Speaker
Living with cancer can be an unending scare. Danny Gotham will explore how a terrible disease can meet its match with something that can't be destroyed: the human spirit.  Featuring readings from "The Emperor of All Maladies", and special music from Danny Gotham and "the bennys".
MUSIC NOTES Wonderful music for this service, as you would expect from one led by Danny Gotham. He'll be joined by folk/americana band "the bennys" on songs by Joni Mitchell and Phil Ochs. Danny and Mike Babyak will play Gathering Music as well.
TABLING Sanctuary Committee
PARKING NOTICE Parking at the church can be tight. If you can park in one of the auxiliary lots, we encourage you to do so.
Upcoming Events
IFC DINNER  Hunger is a problem for some families that takes no break in the summer. Our next dinner is Tues., July 17.  If you'll be in town, we could use your help either in preparing the meal or in serving, two different shift. See the sign-up list on the Kiosk for times.  Parking is close. You'll feel great afterwards.
MAGIC MAKERS/VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR HOGWARTS ON THE HILL which will happen July 27-29.  We are having a Hogwarts makers party on July 7 from 11:00-2:00. We especially need kitchen elves to cook and clean any or all of the weekend.  Some cooks still needed to make delectable and horrid treats ahead of time.   Come help us create the decorations that will transform the church into Hogwarts on the Hill. Questions? Interested? Contact Lisa Lackmann or Selden Holt.
WOMENCIRCLE All women are welcome at the WomenCircle Ageless Grace and Nia Movement on   Saturday, July 14    Community Room- 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Robin Poer will lead us in movement practices  which we can sustain as we age. These exercises are suitable for people of every movement level. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Bring your water bottle, and yoga mat if you have one.  Questions Joann Haggerty   joannhhaggerty@gmail.com   or 919-929-5573.
UU READERS On Saturday, July 21 at 10:30 in the Kirby Room, the CCCH Readers will discuss Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach. The book is an informative and humorous look at the part of the body beginning where food is consumed and ending where solid waste is expelled. Mary Hulett will be leading our discussion. Drop-ins are welcome.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR EMMA'S REVOLUTION ! This dynamic, award-winning activist duo will be performing here at the Community Church on October 13 to benefit Forward Together. Our behind-the-scenes team for this empowering concert is forming now. Email Ginger Long  for more details and to join the team. Don't miss your chance to help make this event a reality!
Within These Walls
COMMONS MESSAGE BOARD Ruth Leopold will be on vacation from 7/9 until 7/22. If you want to request a slide for the Commons 'Coming Events' screen, please contact Kathy Farinola.
SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION FOR ADULTS (SEA)  Summer Classes.  Register with instructors via email. Next classes:  1. Teacher, Guide, Companion: Rediscovering Jesus in a Secular World, by Eric Walker Wikstrom. (Book) Sundays July 15 and 22, 9-10:0 pm. For information and registration, contact leader Marion Hirsch at hirsch.marion@gmail.com.  2. Tai Chi. Sundays 9-10 AM before the Sunday service. Drop-In, For information and registration contact leader Joe Swain at Joeswain359@gmail.com.  
STANDING ON THE SIDE OF LOVE The Community Church's "Love Team" is back in action! Join us as we Side with Love! We're currently assembling our crew to mobilize for this September's Pride Fest (in cooperation with other area UU congregations) and to prep for future social justice actions and events throughout the 2018-19 church year. For more information or to volunteer, contact Ruth Gibson at 919-259-2894 or via email .
Justice & Service Events
suggested by members/committees
THE FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO presented by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. The festival will take place from 10 am to 6 pm onJuly 7 at West Point on the Eno in Durham. Local environmental organizations will be tabling. For tickets and information, see https://www.enofest.org/. Submitted by ECO  
 
CAUSES FOR MASSIVE MIGRATION TO US FROM CENTRAL AMERICA Why would anyone leave home to flee to unknown dangers?  What role has US played in causing this movement? Films and discussion.  7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, Community Church sanctuary. Balance & Accuracy in Journalism (BAJ).  919 542-2139. Submitted by Peace & Justice Committee
 
HELP NATIONWIDE BOYCOTT OF RJ REYNOLDS' E-CIGARETTE   Chapel Hilljoins 45-minute monthly rallies at same Circle-Ks, suppliers of VUSE, to get RJR's attention to negotiate with Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) to end abuses and human rights violations in its supply chain. Demand Circle-K take VUSE off its shelves.  5 - 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, Circle K convenience store, corner of East Franklin Street and Estes Drive. Contact: 919-918-7713. Submitted by P & J
 
VOLUNTEER TO TRANSPORT FLOC MEMBERS REGIONAL MEETINGS FLOC's farmworker members need rides to their scheduled meetings July 22 and August 19. Email Dave Austin and copy  Damon Williams with the National Farm Worker Ministry if you are willing to drive 1-4 farmworkers so they can get from their labor camps to their meeting.   Dave Austin: 919-433-6718. Submitted  by P & J 
PLASTIC FREE JULY Every July, over a million people around the world participate in Plastic Free July, a challenge to refuse single-use plastics for one whole month. Click here to take the pledge and get ideas and opportunities to get plastic out of your life and out of your community. Submitted by ECO 
MORE WAYS TO ASSIST SENDING BOOKS TO NC PRISONERS Prison Books Collective's volunteer workdays packing free books remain 1 to 4 p. m, Sundays, 4312 Etta Rd, Durham, when books may be donated. Donate money online or mail. Directions and information: http://prisonbooks.info prisonbooks@gmail.com Submitted by P&J
Ongoing Events
ART IN THE SANCTUARY Summer Dreams presents works in summer colors and themes by 11 members of Triangle Visual Artists. The artists are Sharon Barnes, acrylics; Louise Francke, photography, acrylics; Jillian Goldberg, acrylics; James Keul, oils; Henri Lorie, oils; Joan Meade, acrylics; Karin Neuvirth, acrylics; Dennis Szerszen, photography; David Taylor, oils, acrylics; Hollie Taylor, photography; Trudy Thomson, fabric. Click here for additional information about the group and each artist. 
LECTIO (SACRED READING) MEDITATION GROUP meets at noon every Friday in the Commons.  We use readings from poetry and the wisdom traditions of the world's religions as prompts for reflection and sharing.  No need to sign up ahead of time.  Please join us.
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